Recent developments in the angular
momentum of light present fresh
challenges to long established
concepts and pave the way for new
and wide-ranging applications. The
scope for structured light such as
optical vortices, in particular, now
extends from microfluidics to
quantum information. This is the first
comprehensive edited collection
dealing with light carrying spin and
orbital angular momentum, covering
both fundamental and applied
aspects. Written by internationally
leading specialists, the chapters have
been compiled to reflect the latest
scientific progress and to address the
multitude of theoretical, experimental
and technical issues associated with
this vibrant and exciting field. The
volume is an authoritative reference
for academic researchers and
graduate students engaged in
theoretical or experimental study of
optical angular momentum and its
applications. It will also benefit
professionals in physics, optics and
optical engineering, chemistry and
biology.